Truck Safety

Statement of Advocates President Cathy Chase on FAST Act Implementation

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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety President Cathy Chase submitted the following statement to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit about critical auto safety actions and the implementation of the FAST Act.

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Advocates’ Statement on Infrastructure Week

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As Infrastructure Week kicks off, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) stresses the strong and historic connection between infrastructure legislation and safety advances.  All major infrastructure bills have included a safety title targeted at advancing safer cars, safer roads and safer drivers.  Recent calls for infrastructure improvements and investment, highlighted during this particular week, should be no different.

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Advocates’ Statement on National Police Week

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This National Police Week, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) honors law enforcement officers across the country and extends our sincere gratitude for their service. Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep our roads safe for all motorists and road users.  We also laud their advocacy efforts to improve state and federal laws that prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives and reduce injuries.

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Truck Size and Weight Funding Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee

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A diverse coalition of state and national organizations representing public health and safety groups, truck drivers, rail interests, labor unions, law enforcement, and others warned against any attempt to use the U.S. DOT appropriations bill to increase or circumvent current truck size and weight limits.

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